For too long, potatoes have been misunderstood and labeled as “unhealthy” — we’re here to dig into the truth. Foods with carbohydrates tend to get a bad reputation as being unhealthy. And it’s true ...

Potatoes often get a bad rap when it comes to weight management, but truth is—they’re not the enemy. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and resistant starch, potatoes can actually be part of a healthy diet.

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - Potatoes have developed a reputation for causing weight gain and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. However, a recent study suggests that the versatile starch does not increase ...

When Chris Voigt ate 20 potatoes for 60 days he lost 21 pounds and gained world-wide media attention for his stunt to prove spuds can be healthier than we think. About a year later, how’s he doing?

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I heard it’s possible to live for an extended period of time, not just short-term, on nothing but potatoes and milk. Is there any truth to this? If I could really get all the nutrients I need from ...

Grocery store shelves are full of products that claim to be gluten-free. But what about the stuff that doesn’t come with a nutrition label? Take the humble spud. Are potatoes gluten-free? The simple ...

Potatoes are a global staple and one of the most versatile vegetables on the planet. Most people think of classic white potatoes, but colored varieties such as purple, red, and blue potatoes are ...